From the Chair Hosted By Mike Hamilton

Today's “From the Chair” features Big Sky Commissioner, Tom Wistrcill. Tom and I talk about the tenure of ADs today, how time on campus guides his decisions as a Commissioner, the increased value of FCS Football, and the state of college Athletics. All that and much more. Listen in to this week's episode of FTC! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Joining this week's "From the Chair" is with Georgia Tech AD J Batt. J and I discuss his leadership transition, two key hires in his early tenure, a landmark naming rights deal, mentors both in college athletics and industry leaders among other topics. J provides some really good feedback on the importance of watching coaches "coach" as monumental in a search. Listen in...See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today's “From the Chair” features Mountain West Commissioner, Gloria Nevarez. Gloria talks about the evolution of the responsibility of the Conference offices, her work around the Russell Rule, Conference Realignment, and the student-athlete experience today. All that and much, much more. Listen in to this week's episode of FTC! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today's “From the Chair” features UNC Director of Athletics Bubba Cunningham. Bubba talks about “fit” as it relates to administrators, coaches, student athletes and how to integrate and balance that with their strategic objectives. We also discuss traditions, younger staff turnover in the industry, great coaches, consistent championship performance and resource allocation. All that and much, much more. Listen in as we kick off Season 3 of FTC! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week's "From the Chair" guest is Kentucky AD Mitch Barnhart. Mitch and I unpack the Wildcats' Five Guiding Principles, their genesis and how they inform culture and drive decisions in Lexington. We talk about UK success in the LEARFIELD Directors Cup, an intentional focus on student athletes, key staff who have gone on to lead other athletic departments around the country, reflections on 25+ years in the chair and much more...See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today's "From the Chair" guest is University of Colorado AD Rick George. Rick discusses his very interesting and diverse career and common leadership themes learned across college athletics, the PGA Tour and MLB. We also look at tenets of success seen in his work colleagues Coach Bill McCartney and Nolan Ryan. As expected, we dive into the process of hiring Coach Prime and all that has meant to the Colorado Football program in terms of expectations, change, focus and energy. We close with an update on major facility changes coming in Boulder and Rick's thoughts on serving on the CFP Committee See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today's featured guest on "From the Chair" is Wyoming Director of Athletics Tom Burman. We talk about Tom's 22-year history at the University, sixteen as AD. We get the story behind Wyoming's unique logo that is also the state's logo and how the campus navigates that dynamic. We discuss fundraising and the current campaign to add over $140M in new facilities, the power of teaching and mentorship, mental health and well-being of student athletes, the recruiting distinctive at Wyoming, thoughts on CFP expansion and more.....See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today's "From the Chair" guest is Janet Cone, Director of Athletics at UNC-Asheville. Janet discusses her evolution as a leader, the value of strategic planning and results tracking, progress and shortcomings in gender and equity issues and Asheville's robust mentorship program. We close with a shout out to the success of this year's Bulldog Basketball team and highlight a couple of the young men on the squad. That and more on today's episode....See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Joining this week's "From the Chair" is JMU Director of Athletics Jeff Bourne. Jeff and I cover off on industry legends Dave Braine and Dutch Baughman, discuss JMU's move from FCS to FBS, the planning process entering the Sun Belt and resulting success. We also touch on the national discussion around waivers for participation in championships and bowl games during a transition phase. We visit the very tough topic of a student athlete death and leading with empathy through the tragedy. We close with women's athletic successes at JMU and a few personal tidbits on what Jeff enjoys most. Listen in....See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Joining this week's "From the Chair" is Grambling AD, Dr Trayvean Scott. Trayvean and I discuss Grambling's legendary Coach Eddie Robinson and well known alum Doug Williams. We talk about his hire of Hue Jackson and other "celebrity" hires in HBCU ranks. We discuss the surge of attention around HBCU Athletics, the NBA HBCU Classic, the unique culture of HBCU institutions, the presence and support of HBCU collegiate bands, the "classic" games, funding challenges and more....See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week's "From the Chair" features legendary Oklahoma AD Joe Castiglione. Joe hits on a quarter of a century in the chair at OU, over 30 former staff members who have gone on to be ADs and the common hiring themes, search process, building a tradition of consistency and winning across all sports, how he stays connected with student-athletes, OU's move to the SEC and much more…See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week's "From the Chair" features Delaware AD Chrissi Rawak. We start with a discussion about mascots and helmets. We hit on Chrissi's additional responsibility for all of campus recreation, how she has compiled a university and community-wide support structure for Blue Hen athletes and operating and leading out of strategy and core values. A great conversation about direction, sustainable growth and continuity, culture, alignment and much, much more.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

A special episode this week on "From the Chair" as we feature WBCA Executive Director Danielle Donehew. Danielle reveals all that she learned about leadership and life from legendary coach Pat Summitt, helping to launch and lead the WNBA's Atlanta Dream, serving in leadership roles at the Big East and the American and then agreeing to serve as the ED of the WBCA. We talk about the WBCA's role and purpose in women's basketball, outcomes from the recent Kaplan study, her thoughts on WBB media rights, the Final Four and the future of the game. Finally- we feature the work of the Pat Summitt Foundation, of which Danielle is one of the founders, in the role of trying to eliminate or mitigate effects of Alzheimer's Disease. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Wake Forest AD John Currie joins this week's edition of "From the Chair." John highlights Ron Wellman opening the door to college athletics for him and we discuss his stops at Wake, Tennessee and K-State before returning to WFU as AD. We talk institutional alignment, donor impact, touting the "Best Fan Experience In NC," what he learned from stepping away for a short season, his thoughts on the most important characteristic in hiring coaches and much more....See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Joining this week's episode of "From the Chair" features Florida Director of Athletics Scott Stricklin. Scott discusses learning from each stop along his career path and the people who had impact along the way, such as Mitch Barnhart and David Housel. We talk about Jeremy Foley, Steve Spurrier, Jay Jacobs and other colleagues in Gainesville. We look at hiring the right people, what makes a great communicator, managing a significant social media profile, expansion of the SEC, finding work/life balance and much, much moreSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Joining this week's "From the Chair" is Utah AD Mark Harlan. Mark discusses back to back PAC12 Football Championships and visits to the Rose Bowl. We visit about the unique success Utah has achieved in the sports of skiing and gymnastics as well as the continued growth and high level of success in academics. We touch on following Dr Chris Hill's 31 year AD run at Utah and Mark's mentors Dick Tomey and Dan Guerrero. As to contemporaneous topics, we unpack the UCLA/USC move, navigating associated outcomes and the important role that George Kliavkoff has played in navigating the league through new waters and much more....See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Joining today's “From the Chair” episode is Appalachian State AD Doug Gillin. We discuss AppSt's very successful transition from FCS to FBS over the last several years, scheduling philosophy, a $100M fundraising initiative for facilities, changes within the Sun Belt, Mike Alden's impact on his and other's careers, and some thoughts on the MMR business, NIL and more.....See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Joining today's "From the Chair" is the President/CEO of LEAD1, Tom McMillen. Tom has an incredibly interesting story including being the top high school basketball recruit in the country, holding Maryland's highest scoring average even today, finishing as the top graduate in his class at Maryland, a Rhodes Scholar and a first round NBA draft pick. Tom takes time to discuss the '72 Olympics in Munich, the terrorist attacks on those games and the USA's controversial Silver Medal finish. Tom went on to an eleven year career in the NBA before running for and winning his election to Congress. Tom has always been an advocate for college athletics, certainly while in Congress but even more so in his current role. Tom talks about LEAD1's role as a thought leader, its role in policy creation, addressing issues like FBS governance, navigating the myriad differences in schools' needs, the headwinds facing college athletics and much more. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Joining this week's “From the Chair” features Liberty AD Ian McCaw. Ian speaks to his 25 years as an AD at four different institutions, Liberty's move to Conference USA, football scheduling as an Independent, Liberty's resources and facilities, Hugh Freeze, the school's Faith heritage and much, much more….See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today's "From the Chair" features Louisiana AD Dr. Bryan Maggard. Bryan discusses his pursuit of his doctorate, his pathway to the chair out of the academic and student services pipeline and how his work on Mike Alden's staff prepared him for the job. We talk about a record fundraising year and maintaining a consistent winning culture even when coach changes occur. We end with Sun Belt expansion and the unique Cajun culture of Lafayette, LA. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today's "From the Chair" features Oral Roberts AD Tim Johnson. Tim and I spend a great deal of time talking about Former OKSt and Clemson AD Terry Don Phillips, the hiring of Dabo Swinney, Tim's time at Clemson and TD's influence on Tim's career. Tim details facility changes at ORU, how his law degree has informed his role as an AD, managing big expectations with a smaller budget and multiple points of pride relative to success in the ORU Athletic Program See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today's "From the Chair" features Belmont AD Scott Corley. We discuss Hall of Fame Basketball Coach Rick Byrd, his successes, style, philosophy and legacy. We also dive into Scott's career track coming out of banking locally, facilities construction and what's on the horizon as the Bruins move to The Valley. That and much more on this week's episode See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today's "From the Chair" guest is Brian Mackin, AD at UNCG. Brian unpacks how initially working in industry and banking led to his role on athletics, first at UAB and then later in the Conference USA office and now at UNCG. Brian also talks about the differences between his campus and conference office experiences and how he utilizes that experience as well as how it informs his interaction with the conference office today. We talk about the Greensboro sports community, playing in an off-site arena, launching, and growing an annual giving fund and much more. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week's "From the Chair" features Kansas Athletic Director Travis Goff. Travis discusses his return to his alma mater, immediately having to hire a football coach, why Lance Leipold was the choice, his vision for football success and plans for Booth Family Memorial Stadium. We talk about KU basketball, maintaining historical success, Allen Fieldhouse, what makes Bill Self tick and what it meant to win a National Championship in his first year at AD. Lastly, we talk about Jim Phillips' influence on Travis, the creation of a new culture of success at KU and much, much more. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week's "From the Chair" guest is Patti Phillips, CEO of Women Leaders. Patti discusses her career, her belief in coaching and education and from her time as the Program Coordinator in the NCAA's Champs/LifeSkills program - the evolution of student-athlete welfare. Patti provides some great insight into leadership and mentoring theory, alignment and purpose, the power of having advocates, unconscious bias in the hiring process and the full depth and breadth of the work of Women Leaders in College Sports, including the upcoming convention in October. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Matt Roberts, AD at the College of Charleston, joins today's "From the Chair." Matt assesses progress towards goals he set upon arrival six years ago, talks about fielding teams in sailing and equestrian, what life looks like without football and the continued investment in off-site first class facilities at Patriot's Point. Matt also gives us a quick look at the Colonial League and we close with his reasons why a visit to Charleston should be in your future. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Iowa St AD and NACDA President Jamie Pollard joins this week's episode of "From the Chair." Jamie dives in on his long tenure in Ames, the success of the Cyclones and why culture matters. We discuss Matt Campbell's incredible run, the new football building, Hilton renovations and CyTown. We delve into conference realignment, changes in college athletics and the perspective of his experience and what time tells us. We wrap with a look into the upcoming NACDA Convention in Las Vegas and what the over 5000 attendees can expect. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

CMU AD Amy Folan joins this week's "From the Chair." We explore Amy's pre-AD career and lessons learned from a remarkable balance between internal and external experience, follow with a discussion of DeLoss Dodd's influence, dive deeper on why CMU was the right spot for her and look back on the Chippewa's bizarre but meaningful bowl experience in 2021. We wrap with advice for aspiring female AD candidates and the steadiness amidst rocky waters of the MAC. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On today's "From the Chair," we are joined by Michigan AD Warde Manuel. From NOLA to Ann Arbor, Bo's influence, recrafting Coach Harbaugh's contract and resultant success, the role Doug Gnodtke has played in Warde's leadership teams, making measured decisions vs rash decisions in high profile circumstances and then we wrap with a discussion about the future of college athletics and some NOLA food suggestions. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Indiana University AD Scott Dolson joins this week's version of “From the Chair.” Scott discusses his intro to IU Basketball and serving as a basketball manager for Coach Knight. We go deeper on what drove Coach Knight's success and how he applies leadership lessons learned, what characteristics of the '87 Hoosiers drove championship performance and his role in bringing Coach Knight back to Assembly Hall. We discuss the very important topic of protecting an iconic brand while looking to the future, Scott's working relationship with former AD Fred Glass and finally, what sustained success looks like for IU Football. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Iowa AD Gary Barta joins this week's "From the Chair." Gary goes deep on the longevity of his career at Iowa, consistency in leadership as well as the culture of long-tenured Hawkeye head coaches. We discuss how important it is to continue to work to get better every day and how he approaches that endeavor. We celebrate the tradition of the Kinnick Wave and the impact of that tradition. Lastly, Gary shares his thoughts on the transfer rule and other contemporaneous issues that are grabbing headlines in today's college environment. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week's "From the Chair" features Troy AD Brent Jones. Brent speaks to lessons learned from the experience of playing D1, D2 and D3 Baseball and having had six head coaches. We discuss what role communication plays in change, how leadership competencies grow, the value of reading and other educational resources, how he views Sun Belt expansion and what Troy Athletics value proposition is. That and much more....See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Army West Point AD Mike Buddie joins this week's episode of "From the Chair." Mike discusses his time in professional baseball- including what he learned in that phase of his career as well as a great story around his inclusion in the 1998 New York Yankees World Series team photo. He details his return to Wake Forest to get his degree, Ron Wellman's influence, a first time AD role at Furman and ultimately his arrival at West Point. We dive in on the unique differences of being at a service academy and all that student athletes encounter on campus and in their athletic pursuits. We end with the pride that comes with serving at Army, Mike's favorite Army/Navy memory, the future of college baseball and Kevin Costner..... See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week's “From the Chair” features Seton Hall AD Bryan Felt. Bryan weighs in on serving his alma mater now for twenty plus years, his unique reporting relationship and the future of Pirate Athletics. We also reflect on his early days in broadcasting and particularly some thoughts and reflections on being involved in 9/11 coverage as a field producer for CNN. Bryan shares insight into his time as AD at St Peters, he also discusses hiring Shaheen Holloway there and now again at Seton Hall. That and more on this week's episode. Listen in…See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Buffalo AD Mark Alnutt joins this week's “From the Chair.” Mark discusses his recent WBB hire, the process and how he determines and vets candidates. Mark also unpacks why Buffalo has become known as a place that provides a platform for coaches and administrators to achieve success. We discuss the stability of the MAC, Mark's career ascension, Mike Alden's influence and lastly, what he's learned as a parent of a student-athlete. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

St John's AD Mike Cragg joins this week's "From the Chair." Mike and I discuss his 30 year tenure at Duke, including his insider's perspective on Coach K's career and success. We also spend time on St John's basketball history and the future of the Big East....we wrap up discussing the Hill to Laettner pass to beat Kentucky and his best memories from the events of his career.....See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.